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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Vienna [2025]
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Schönbrunn Palace
4.7
/5
1319 reviews
9.3
From IDR 351376
Based on 44,267 reviews
5.2 km from downtown
Phone +431811130
Address: Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, 1130 Wien, Austria
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 100 - Best Things to Do
Highlights:
Spring Garden Maze Walk
French garden & Greek statues
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The palace is dedicated to Oriental classical architecture, such as Chinese-style rooms with inlaid purple, black, ivory and Japanese-style rooms decorated with mud gold and paint. The interior decorations are also coordinated in Oriental style, with ceramics on the walls and ceilings. The garden is large.
The Schönbrunn Palace is undoubtedly an amazing historical site, with its magnificent architecture and tranquil surroundings making up a fascinating tourist attraction. Walking inside the palace, you will be deeply attracted by its gorgeous decorations and long history. Every detail reflects Austria's rich cultural heritage, making it a must-see experience for history buffs and ordinary tourists.
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The Golden Hall
4.6
/5
370 reviews
9.3
From IDR 640983
Based on 1,346 reviews
Vienna City Centre | 856m from downtown
Phone +4315058190
Address: Musikvereinspl. 1, 1010 Wien, Austria
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-2.5 hours
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Highlights:
Listen to top classical music at the Musikverein Golden Hall
400 concerts yearly, including New Year's
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If you don’t go then you missed one of the most beautiful moment on earth.
The experience at Vienna’s Golden Hall is unique, with its gorgeous interior and excellent acoustics making every note vivid and infectious. I was fortunate to attend a concert, and I was very satisfied with the comfort of the seat and the overall atmosphere. It is not only a place of pilgrimage for music lovers, but also a treasure of cultural and historical intersections. Highly recommended to friends seeking a high-quality music experience!
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Kunsthistorisches Museum
4.8
/5
334 reviews
8.8
From IDR 407899
Based on 10,216 reviews
Vienna City Centre | 1 km from downtown
Phone +431525240
Address: Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Wien, Austria
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-4 hours
Highlights:
Cultural buildings on Ring Road
Monarchs' collected treasures
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The art museum is definitely worth a visit. If you like museums, you should at least set aside half a day. There is no time to see it all. There is also a nice cafe inside where you can take photos and check in.
Beautiful art works and many exhibits to see. Good place to visit for Austrian and Egyptian history.
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Belvedere Palace
4.7
/5
332 reviews
8.6
From IDR 180641
1.9 km from downtown
Phone +431795570
Address: Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27, 1030 Wien, Austria
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No. 1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Vienna
Highlights:
Napoleon portraits & Baroque gardens
Baroque architecture & artistic essence
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Belvedere Palace in Vienna is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, surrounded by elegant gardens that feel like stepping into a painting. The Upper and Lower Belvedere house impressive art collections, including Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss, which alone makes the visit worthwhile. The palace interiors are opulent, with grand halls and stunning frescoes that showcase Austria’s imperial past. The gardens, with their fountains, sculptures, and sweeping views of the city, are perfect for a peaceful stroll. Whether you’re an art lover or history enthusiast, Belvedere Palace offers a perfect blend of culture, beauty, and serenity in the heart of Vienna.
I was thrilled to see Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss and Jacques-Louis David’s Napoleon Crossing the Alps in person.
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Hofburg Palace
4.7
/5
552 reviews
8.2
From IDR 1091225
Based on 12,946 reviews
Vienna City Centre | 726m from downtown
Phone +4315337570
Address: 1010 Vienna, Austria
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No. 3 of Night Attractions in Vienna
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Habsburg Baroque Winter Palace
World Heritage &Vienna's landmark
Saved by 424 users257 positive reviews
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Hofburg Palace in Vienna is a stunning symbol of Austria’s imperial heritage. Once the residence of the Habsburg dynasty, it now houses museums, the Imperial Apartments, and the famous Spanish Riding School. The palace’s architecture blends Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo styles, making it a feast for the eyes. Inside, you’ll find lavish rooms filled with chandeliers, ornate furniture, and priceless artifacts that reflect royal grandeur. The Sisi Museum offers fascinating insight into Empress Elisabeth’s life. Located in the city center, Hofburg Palace is not just a historic landmark but also a cultural hub that captures Vienna’s majestic past.
It fully shows the various aspects of Princess Sissi. Unfortunately, we did not take the Chinese tour guide, and we did not know the specific meaning of many contents. In addition, time was tight, so we did not see the rest of the Hofburg Palace.
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Vienna Operahouse
4.6
/5
280 reviews
8.0
From IDR 1340237
Based on 8,274 reviews
Vienna City Centre | 629m from downtown
Phone +431514442250
Address: Opernring 2, 1010 Wien, Austria
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No. 4 of Night Attractions in Vienna
Highlights:
300 shows yearly & classical operas
The Romanesque opera house built in 1869
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The Vienna State Opera is one of the most famous opera houses in the world and is known as the "World Opera Center". It is not only an architectural masterpiece, but also a symbol of music and culture.
Interior decoration: The interior decoration is magnificent and elegant. There are many oil paintings on the walls of the lounge and corridors, depicting the most exciting scenes in the best operas of the most accomplished musicians. At the top of the corridor near the main staircase, there are busts of music masters such as Haydn, Schubert, Brahms, Wagner, Strauss and his son, which highlights its profound cultural heritage.
Facilities and functions
• Auditorium and stage: There are six floors of auditorium, with a total of 1,642 seats upstairs and downstairs, 567 standing seats behind, and more than 100 boxes on the third floor. The total area of the stage is 1,508 square meters, including the front stage, side stage and backstage. The total height of the stage is 53 meters and the depth is 50 meters. It can automatically rotate, rise and fall, and open and close horizontally. The orchestra pit is also very spacious, which can accommodate a 110-person orchestra, providing good conditions for performances.
• Modern equipment: The restored theater equipment has been fully modernized and is more suitable for opera performances. It can broadcast live performances to radio stations in 50 countries or regions and 9 TV stations at the same time, meeting the needs of different audiences.
Performances and reputation
• Performance content and quality: The Vienna State Opera performs about 300 performances every year, including all the repertoires of classical operas. The theater stipulates that unknown works or debuts are not allowed to be performed, and only those masterpieces that have long been recognized can be performed. Its performance content is rich and varied, whether it is opera or ballet, the program is not repeated every day. At the same time, the theater employs a respected and skilled music master as the theater manager, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, which dominates the music world, as the permanent opera orchestra, and has hired world-renowned singers to play the leading roles in the opera at a high price, ensuring the high quality of the performance.
• International reputation: The world's most famous composers, conductors, performers, singers and dancers are all honored to be able to perform at the National Opera. Its reputation is not only in Europe, but also in the world, and it has become an important symbol of Vienna, the land of music.
Tourist Experience
• Ticket purchase and viewing: Visitors can choose to buy concert tickets or standing tickets. The price of standing tickets is relatively cheap, and you can enter for only 3 or 4 euros, but you need to queue up in advance. The best seat in the audience is the box in the middle. If the emperor wants to come to enjoy the performance, the lights in the small box will be a symbol of music and culture.
The Vienna State Opera is a masterpiece of cultural sophistication and architectural grandeur. Walking into this historic venue, I was immediately captivated by its opulent interiors, where every detail—from the chandeliers to the red velvet seating—speaks to Vienna’s love for music and art. Watching a live opera performance here, accompanied by world-class acoustics, felt like stepping into another era.Why visit? This is more than an opera house; it’s a symbol of Vienna’s soul and a must-visit for music lovers and history enthusiasts alike. Insider tip: Check out the affordable standing-room tickets for a spontaneous yet unforgettable night of world-class opera!
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Austrian National Library
4.5
/5
123 reviews
7.7
From IDR 243303
Based on 2,988 reviews
Vienna City Centre | 556m from downtown
Phone +43153410
Address: Josefsplatz 1, 1015 Wien, Austria
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Habsburg Royal Library Ruins
Explore Habsburg dynasty historical sites
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The environment inside the Austrian National Library is indeed different from other public libraries. The sculptures are exquisite, the books are thick and neat, but the lack of readers can read them in person. The overall ticket is still worth it. Because it does keep 95 percent of the original, original architecture and design
Easily the most beautiful library in Europe and possibly the world. It is very historical and was built hundreds of years ago. Do not miss out this gem.
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St. Stephen's Cathedral
4.7
/5
596 reviews
7.6
Based on 24,638 reviews
Vienna City Centre | 37m from downtown
Phone +431515523530
Address: Stephansplatz 3, 1010 Wien, Austria
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
No. 5 of Night Attractions in Vienna
Highlights:
137 ft tower overlooks Vienna
Roof tiles with double-headed eagles
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Wonderfull place, so many Architecture and i hope i can back again
Free entry to the church, was very busy but worth going inside to appreciate the grandeur of the place. Nice to be able to light a candle for loved ones. In December there is a Christmas market right outside with food stalls and giftsThe cathedral is magnificent. But if you have the opportunity a concert is the MUST.The acoustics are excellent and the architecture superb
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Sisi Museum
4.6
/5
181 reviews
7.2
Based on 3,228 reviews
Vienna City Centre | 586m from downtown
Phone +4315337570
Address: Michaelerkuppel, 1010 Wien, Austria
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Free Chinese guide for insights
Experience historical events
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If you have time, you can visit the Princess Sissi Museum. The exhibition hall displays the relics, objects and living facilities of Princess Sissi from her childhood to her assassination. With the help of the Chinese audio guide in each room, you can better understand the life of Princess Sissi at that time.
The Sissi Museum is a place to learn about this legendary figure. The interior decoration is exquisite and gorgeous, and a large number of Sissi's supplies are displayed. It is very luxurious, especially her obsession with Chinese porcelain.
The contrast with her husband's simple daily life is very obvious
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St. Charles's Church
4.7
/5
107 reviews
7.1
From IDR 236047
Based on 2,733 reviews
Vienna City Centre | 1.1 km from downtown
Phone +4315046187
Address: Karlskirche, Karlsplatz 10, 1040 Wien, Austria
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
Golden reflections & stunning lights
Elevator to see ceiling murals
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Karlskirche (Karlskirche) is one of Vienna's most iconic Baroque buildings, renowned for its magnificent dome and exquisite reliefs. 12 Below are some traveler reviews and helpful information:
Architectural Features
Exterior: Entirely white, it features a Greek temple-style portico with Corinthian columns, and two columns with bas-relief carvings are particularly striking. 23 The 72-meter-high blue dome faces the Golden Hall across the Ringstrasse, and its reflection in the pool provides a classic photo opportunity. 12
Interior: The dome's frescoes are magnificent and majestic, and the Baroque-style decorative ornamentation is visually striking, though some visitors believe its splendor hints at a historical context of "divine right of kings." 14
Visitor Experience
Music: The church hosts seasonal concerts (such as Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons"), boasting excellent acoustics and earning it the reputation of a "palace of classical music." 1 Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sunday and holidays 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Adult admission is 9.50 €. Some visitors recommend allowing ample time to visit the museum to avoid rushing near closing time.
Nearby Connections
Together with the Musikverein and Vienna University of Technology, the Karlsplatz cultural district forms a part of the city, offering a convenient way to explore it. Some visitors recommend combining this route with Reseelpark.
The Four Seasons Concert at Karlskirche in Vienna is a musical feast that cannot be missed. The magnificent church architecture is perfectly combined with Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons", and the sound effects are excellent, making people feel as if they are in the palace of classical music. The musicians are superbly skilled, and the atmosphere is solemn and touching. The melody of each season is full of tension and emotion, which makes the audience deeply immersed in it. It is suitable for music lovers and cultural travelers to experience the artistic charm of Vienna!
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